Profile information
Host rating
80 %
Last replied
22 Jan 2024
Reply rate
72.7 %
Usually responds within 52 days
Feedback
30
Email verified
Badges (2)
Details
Description
We need help from couples aged 25+ (sorry no families) in the autumn with our olive harvest and in the spring with general land management and buildings maintenance.
We bought a dilapidated old farm in 2004 which we've renovated and converted into a self-contained holiday villa and living accommodation for us. It's set in 5 acres of land planted mainly with olive and almond trees. We've made a commitment to farm the land to organic standards where possible, as well as installing solar hot water panels, using wood in our heating system and collecting rainwater to fill our cistern.
Living between the UK and Italy we're enjoying the best of both worlds!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Experience organic gardening and seasonal living in beautiful Puglia.
Help
In late October and November we need help with the olive harvest, tree pruning, house painting, wall building and general land and property maintenance.
In spring we need help with tree pruning, gardening, painting, wall building, paving and general land and property maintenance.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
Accommodation
Private accommodation with two double bedrooms, ensuite bathrooms, kitchen & living room. TV + dvd player & lots of films, Xbox 360 with games, wifi. Food provided.
What else ...
We live in the countryside but just 5 minutes by car or 20 by bike to the nearest town where there are plenty of shops, bars and restaurants.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Five hours per day five days a week
Host ref number: 5694975714b5
Feedback (14)
22 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Loes & Shiva ) for host
We were at Claire and Andy’s for 10 days in october/november. We helped them with the olive harvest and stayed in their lovely trullo. We agreed to work longer days and take more days of in return, to relax and see the surrounding villages. The region is very beautiful, with a lot of characteristic small Italian villages.
The work was very… read more
The work was very… read more
1 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Pedro & Ricardo) for host
Dear Claire, Andy and Kids,
Thank you so much for hosting us at your Trullo, we felt very welcomed and happy while we were there.
We arrived in Puglia with so many dreams and expectations and we were very lucky to live that experience at your property. At the moment we arrived, we had no rural experience whatsoever, and in two weeks we have… read more
Thank you so much for hosting us at your Trullo, we felt very welcomed and happy while we were there.
We arrived in Puglia with so many dreams and expectations and we were very lucky to live that experience at your property. At the moment we arrived, we had no rural experience whatsoever, and in two weeks we have… read more
26 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Pedro & Ricardo)
Pedro and Ricardo were a pleasure to host. They are polite, kind, hard working and easy going. No job was too big or too small, and everything they turned their hands to was done properly with care and attention. They fitted in very easily with our life and we have asked them back to help out a couple more days. Anyone who hosts them will be… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma & Jonathan)
If Emma and Jono enquire to Workaway with you snap them up! They are hard working, follow instructions, take care to do a good job, responsible and easygoing. They were great fun to have around, were really chatty with our children and kind to our pets. Thank you so much Emma and Jono, happy travels.
(Excellent
)
30 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Emma & Jonathan) for host
We spent two weeks with Claire and Andy and absolutely loved it! They are both very welcoming, friendly and fun people to be around. They have three lovely kids that were fun to spend time with along with some cools dogs, a very friendly cat and chickens!
We helped out with painting and gardening, they were really clear with instructions on what… read more
We helped out with painting and gardening, they were really clear with instructions on what… read more
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(4.5)
Cultural exchange:
(5.0)
Communication:
(5.0)
22 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Loes & Shiva ) for host
We were at Claire and Andy’s for 10 days in october/november. We helped them with the olive harvest and stayed in their lovely trullo. We agreed to work longer days and take more days of in return, to relax and see the surrounding villages. The region is very beautiful, with a lot of characteristic small Italian villages.
The work was very… read more
The work was very… read more
1 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Pedro & Ricardo) for host
Dear Claire, Andy and Kids,
Thank you so much for hosting us at your Trullo, we felt very welcomed and happy while we were there.
We arrived in Puglia with so many dreams and expectations and we were very lucky to live that experience at your property. At the moment we arrived, we had no rural experience whatsoever, and in two weeks we have… read more
Thank you so much for hosting us at your Trullo, we felt very welcomed and happy while we were there.
We arrived in Puglia with so many dreams and expectations and we were very lucky to live that experience at your property. At the moment we arrived, we had no rural experience whatsoever, and in two weeks we have… read more
26 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Pedro & Ricardo)
Pedro and Ricardo were a pleasure to host. They are polite, kind, hard working and easy going. No job was too big or too small, and everything they turned their hands to was done properly with care and attention. They fitted in very easily with our life and we have asked them back to help out a couple more days. Anyone who hosts them will be… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma & Jonathan)
If Emma and Jono enquire to Workaway with you snap them up! They are hard working, follow instructions, take care to do a good job, responsible and easygoing. They were great fun to have around, were really chatty with our children and kind to our pets. Thank you so much Emma and Jono, happy travels.
(Excellent
)
30 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Emma & Jonathan) for host
We spent two weeks with Claire and Andy and absolutely loved it! They are both very welcoming, friendly and fun people to be around. They have three lovely kids that were fun to spend time with along with some cools dogs, a very friendly cat and chickens!
We helped out with painting and gardening, they were really clear with instructions on what… read more
We helped out with painting and gardening, they were really clear with instructions on what… read more
19 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Rhiannon & James) for host
We were lucky enough to spend a week with Claire and Andy, and right from picking us up from the train station they made us feel so comfortable and looked after. They are vibrant, open and easy-going, and we really enjoyed chatting away with them.
The work was easy to pick up, with clear instructions - and it was nice to work outside on their… read more
The work was easy to pick up, with clear instructions - and it was nice to work outside on their… read more
26 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Rhiannon & James)
Rhi and James didn't let the horrible weather bother them and were real troupers helping out with gardening despite the endless rain and painting when the downpours drove us all indoors. They're really easygoing, cheerful and motivated - thanks Rhi & James X
(Excellent
)
29 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Andreas & Anna) for host
Thank you Claire and Andy for this amazing time. We spent a week at their farm working in the garden and helping the kids with homework. We were free to manage our workingtime. The landscape and accomondation was beautiful and we had lots of fun with the kids, animals and exploring the neighborhood. In the evening we cooked dinner and had really… read more
26 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Andreas & Anna)
Andy and Anna were amazing - they're incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about food, and helped overhaul our organic vegetable garden. They're also brilliant cooks and they were great with the kids, easygoing, hard working and fun to have around. Thanks Andy & Anna X
(Excellent
)
10 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jane & Iain)
Jane and Iain were fantastic volunteers - they worked hard, were easy going and good company. We really enjoyed our time with them and would love to have them back in the future. 100% recommended!
(Excellent
)
5 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jane & Iain) for host
We spent at week at Claire and Andy's in early April 2017 helping to get everything ready for the start of the guest season. Jobs ranged from preparing veg beds, helping prepare the pool and Trullo and general grounds maintenance.
The family are very warm and welcoming hosts and great fun to spend time with. They are also happy to pass on… read more
The family are very warm and welcoming hosts and great fun to spend time with. They are also happy to pass on… read more
2 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Mélanie) for host
I have really enjoyed my 2 weeks stay in handy and Claire’s farm ! They are very welcoming and with their 3 children, they are a very nice family !
Florence and me slept and took the evening meal in the trullo in which they host guest during the summer season, so the comfort was very high!
We were working morning and afternoon but we could… read more
Florence and me slept and took the evening meal in the trullo in which they host guest during the summer season, so the comfort was very high!
We were working morning and afternoon but we could… read more
30 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Florence) for host
Time flies by so fast, I haven't found the courage to tell them that they are a fantastic family. Andy and Claire are wonderful, really lovely and welcoming people. I feel really lucky to have crossed their path. For a first trip, I couldn’t have imagined a better situation. I’m sorry for having been tongue-tied with shyness most of the time. (And… read more
5 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Jacqueline & Luca) for host
This was our first experience using WorkAway and we couldn't have been more fortunate. This place is a real treasure and it's because Andy and Claire have made it into one. The accomodation was brilliant, we stayed in the trullo vacation rental fully equipped with everything from cooking pots, books, video games, a bath, etc. It was very charming,… read more
9 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Jacqueline & Luca)
Jacqueline and Luca stayed with us for a month and helped us out with all the preparation for getting our B&B ready for guests. They were ready and willing workers and happy to turn their hands to whatever was needed. They were also really sweet with our three children and were enthusiastic participants in endless games of hide and seek! Grazie… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Jan 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Monique & Leigh)
Monique and Lee were a brilliant couple who worked really hard for us, joined in and had fun, and were really easy going. They helped with our olive harvest, built a rockery garden and helped out with the animals and all the other jobs that come with a plot of land in the countryside. Thanks guys!
(Excellent
)
23 May 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Denise & Tobias)
Denise and Toby were completely BRILLIANT volunteers - good humoured, followed instruction to the letter, self motivated and extremely high quality of work. If they offer to volunteer for you SNAP THEM UP! Thank you Denise and Toby, it was a pleasure having you here xx
(Excellent
)
15 Jan 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Michelle)
Jay and Michelle stayed with us for a month in November and helped out with our olive harvest, gardening projects, animal care and house painting. They are the type of volunteers you dream of - you only have to tell them once and they do a brilliant job. They were really thorough, hard working and helpful.
If Jay and Michelle contact you snap… read more
If Jay and Michelle contact you snap… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Dec 2013
Left by Workawayer (Michelle) for host
This workaway experience was one that has given us experiences, knowledge and perspectives which will undoubtedly improve the rest of our lives.
Andy is a fantastic boss, who puts a large amount of effort into making everything clear, understood, and feasible. Because he works with you most of the time, you can be assured the same care and… read more
Andy is a fantastic boss, who puts a large amount of effort into making everything clear, understood, and feasible. Because he works with you most of the time, you can be assured the same care and… read more
21 Feb 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (vickskey)
Keryn was one of three enthusiastic Workawayers who stayed with us in November to help with our olive harvest. Everyone worked very hard whatever the weather and also very easygoing. Thanks Keryn!
(Excellent
)
18 Feb 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Tom)
Tom was one of three enthusiastic volunteers who stayed with us in November to help with our olive harvest. They all worked through sun and rain without a word of complaint, and on top of helping with the olives they turned their hands to a range of other jobs needing to be done. Thanks guys!
(Excellent
)
8 Dec 2012
Left by Workawayer (Tom) for host
Claire and Andy were fantastic hosts, making my first workaway location an experience never to forget. Harvesting the olives was great fun, and being able to taste the olive oil afterwards was very special to know just where it came from! The children were friendly, charming and just as fantastic hosts!
I wouldn't waste a second in recommending… read more
I wouldn't waste a second in recommending… read more
18 Feb 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Theresa)
Theresa was one of three enthusiastic volunteers who stayed with us in November to help with our olive harvest. They all worked through sun and rain without a word of complaint, and on top of helping with the olives they turned their hands to a range of other jobs needing to be done.
(Very good
)
9 Dec 2012
Left by Workawayer (Theresa) for host
to stay at claire and andys place was fantastic. i stayed there for 3 weeks and helped with the olive harvest and some general work in the garden like weeding, rebuild the walls of some beds or painting wood for the sheepshelter... wasn't hard work. i stayed with two other workawayers in a beautiful trullo next door to their house so we had our… read more
10 Mar 2011
Left by Workawayer (megan_oscar) for host
Claire and Andy were really friendly and welcoming. Their home is beautiful and their children charming. They were really fair about the work and we enjoyed many interesting conversations (and a few bottles of wine!) together. Thanks
2 Mar 2011
Left by host for Workawayer (megan_oscar)
We really enjoyed having Megan and Oscar to stay; they were easy going, interesting company, BRILLIANT with the children and were happy to do any job we threw at them. Thanks Oscar and Megan!
(Excellent
)
24 Jan 2011
Left by Workawayer (Amy) for host
claire + andy were such amazing hosts! their farm is amazing, their kids + critters are so sweet + fun and their area is full of beauty and fun things to explore. i learned so much! i got to plant tons of vegetable seeds, take care of the chickens, harvest carrots and paint! in the evening, we had great conversations over delicious claire-made… read more
6 Apr 2010
Left by host for Workawayer (Amy)
Amy was our first workawayer and she was fantastic! She was consistently enthusiastic and always eager to tackle every job on our list. She fitted into family life with ease and was a pleasure to have stay with us. We highly recommend Amy for your workaway project.
(Excellent
)
11 Dec 2010
Left by host for Workawayer ()
We really enjoyed having Claire stay with us, she fitted in really well to our family life and was a very willing worker. She was happy to help out wherever she was needed, whether it was picking olives, painting the house or cleaning out the fridge. I can highly recommend Claire for any Workaway placement. Thanks Claire!
(Excellent
)
6 Apr 2010
Left by host for Workawayer (MarenR)
Maren was a brilliant workawayer - she was willing and able to have a go at everything, she was always cheerful and was a delightful guest who fitted into our family with ease. We can wholeheartedly recommend Maren for workaway projects.
(Excellent
)
